Independent Day-Only Schools

Downsend School is an independent co-educational day school located on a 13-acre site in Leatherhead, Surrey, catering for pupils aged six months to 18 years. Established in 1898, the school has evolved from a traditional preparatory foundation into a modern through-school. Specialist facilities include a state-of-the-art Creative Arts Centre with a 200-seat auditorium, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, and dedicated STEAM laboratories. The curriculum focuses on developing future-ready skills, supported by a holistic approach to education that encompasses competitive sport, performing arts, and an on-site Forest School.

Norland Place School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, situated in the Holland Park area of London. Founded in 1876 by Emily Lord, the school is housed within a row of Victorian townhouses on Holland Park Avenue. It balances a traditional ethos, underpinned by the motto "Follow the Light, Uphold the Right", with contemporary facilities such as the Rosalind Franklin STEM centre and a dedicated art studio. The school makes regular use of nearby Holland Park for games, offering a broad curriculum that prepares pupils for transition to leading senior schools.